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LX03 HWU

2003 Piaggio Vespa 50

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,678 mi
Last recorded16,678 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa 507,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 HWU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,678 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,923 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,393 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,562 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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LX03 HWU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa 50 in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX03 HWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX03 HWU registered?

LX03 HWU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LX03 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX03 HWU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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